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Based in New Milford, NJ (Bergen County) and serving couples across New Jersey, New York City, and the Hudson Valley, Alex Kaplan is known for creating a calm, guided, and joy-filled photography experience. Browse our latest posts for real wedding inspiration, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes moments that make your day unforgettable.

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Smiling executive during a professional headshot session photographed by Alex Kaplan in a sunlit office

From Camera Shy to Camera Confident: A Real Professional Headshot Session

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If the idea of sitting for a professional headshot session makes your stomach tighten a little, you are in very good company. In more than 30 years behind the camera, I have watched accomplished people (executives, attorneys, physicians, engineers) walk into the studio convinced they are “not photogenic,” then leave holding images they actually like. […]

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